How do I divide the tool paths to cut a large sign from 4 4x8 sheets of foam. Aspire V2.5?
Thank you in advance for comments.
Terry
How do I divide the tool paths to cut a large sign from 4 4x8 sheets of foam. Aspire V2.5?
Thank you in advance for comments.
Terry
Hi Terry,
It can be done in 2.5, but would require 4 different designs, each well matched to the seam. You would also need a good way to index each piece, so that they are cut in exactly the same place.
With a sign this big, you should have no problem upgrading to Aspire 3, which has a new toolpath Tiling Tool, which is exactly what you need to do this relatively painlessly! I believe the upgrade is still $400.
Ron Sloan
I would upgrade to Aspire 3 also.
May I offer a thought or two? - This design is screeming at me to be more 3 dimentional for a couple of reasons - first is I like layers - second is I would not want to piece a sign that large in the middle of a 3D carved piece - 2 seams is bad enough but 4 seams? yikes! (It has to crack over time with weather and humidity changes) How about you do the the sign in 4 pieces and lettering as planned - V-Carved or whatever - then cut one circle to match the recessed coffeecup in size and then cut the coffecup all by itself and layer that on the circle on the sign? I believe you will end up with a more impressive sign with less headache during production and down the road.
Last edited by carl_l; 09-22-2011 at 01:57 PM. Reason: grammer error
Thank you Ron, I understand what you are talking about and that I think would be very tedious. I guess I will need to upgrade.
Carl my plan is to make the Coffee cup an insert. I also plan to back the foam with plywood but the seam line will be staggered the seams of the foam to make it stronger. Then once all assembled, I plan to hard coat completely to bind it into one solid piece.
Thank you both for you help.
Terry
Hi Terry.
Its always easy to make changes to someone else's design..... I hope you don't mind.
I think you should beef up the lettering a bit. I realize a "critique" of the design wasn't part of your question, but it seems like your on the right path with backing up the panels.....so.
Again, I hope you don't mind....I just felt like playing around. For the most past, this would not use any more material than your original.
For what it is worth, I think the larger letters significantly improve the visual appeal of this sign. Chuck